This was such a quick and fun read that had all the 90/00s teen TV show nostalgia. I love Kate Robb’s writing style—the banter was perfect, and I can never resist some magical realism in my romance books! I finished this book is less than 12 hours and all I can say is that I wish there was more!

Title: Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb
Publication Date- 09/03/24
Publisher- MacMillan
Overall Rating- 3 out of 5 stars (DNF rated for fairness)

Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Review: NGL, kinda sad this didn’t work for me. When the book first started, I loved the premise and was super excited for something new and refreshing. I hope that this new trend of magical realism in the romance genre continues, it’s spicing things up. ;)

Okay now that, that cringe is over. Per the usual I will start off by saying who I think would like this. I did DNF it at 35 percent in but feel that I read enough to say my opinions. You will like this, I’ve been saying this a lot recently, but if you want a light-hearted, not too serious rom com, maybe give this a try. Again, the premise is pretty interesting.

My honest thoughts were, nope. This just didn’t work for me. I couldn’t help but think how this premise would be a good horror book, like a campy horror. Not the point though. Once we actually got into the town and started to relive the show is when my distaste started. It became hard to believe and hard to settle in with the characters. Everything felt really surface level and “believe this because I’m telling you it’s so.” Knowing that it’s a romance and guessing the likely ending, made me not care enough to see how the characters get there.

I also didn’t like the side characters, they felt like walking stereotypes of certain characters (not in a harmful way) but just weren't creative. I had so much hope for this being a fun, silly, novel. I mostly struggled with the actions of the characters feeling shallow and hard to believe at times. That being said I do think there is an audience out there for the story.

OMG! I couldn’t love this book more!

Confession: I have never watched the teen dramas that inspired this book, but that absolutely did nothing to reduce my enjoyment of this little slice of magic. I was grinning ear to ear through most of this book, mostly when I wasn’t cursing the day job for making me, you know, WORK.

I loved Brynn and Josh so much—the way they got sucked into this alternate reality and made due as best they could. I loved how they fell for each other, and how it all turned out alright in the end.

Did I want to slap a few characters? Oh, absolutely! But that’s part of what made this story so great.

This book is a treasure, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It was cute in the beginning but the pacing felt off to me.
I thought that the MCs relationship moved forward too fast.

Nevertheless, I loved the concept of starring in your favorite show!

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just ok for me, nothing really stood out. The romance was boring and flat, the characters were one dimensional and didn't stand out, and the plot was the reason I'm giving this two stars intead of one.

Brynn is newly divorced and living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage. She's got Carson's Cove to binge, which is a beloved '90s teenage soap not unlike Dawson's Creek. When a birthday cake shows up on their doorstep, Bryann wishes for a happy ever after. The next morning, she wakes up, in Carson's Cove, and Josh is there too. Will they find real love?

I really wanted to like this book! I loved the cover, and thought the premise was unique and cute, but the execution just fell flat for me. This was unfortunately underwhelming for me.

I liked that Brynn was a divorcee, that was a fun add into the book, especially for the age group of women that would likely be drawn to a book based loosely around Dawson's Creek. I will admit that I never watched Dawson's Creek, which was not by choice, but because I grew up without cable! I always wanted to watch those shows. I appreciated the subtle and not-so-subtle nods to teen dramas of the late 90s and early 2000s, but that unfortunately wasn't enough to improve this one for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

My feelings toward this book are very mixed..
From the first sentence I was invested in the story and find it very funny, but towards the end I felt like a deflated balloon. :))
Things that got me excited for this:
- the cover (amazing)
- the author (I knew about her from “this spells love”)
- the plot (our FMC life is all over the place as a 29ys old divorcee and she thinks she only finds joy in her fav teenage drama on TV where everything is without flaws so she wish for that on her birthday, next thing u know she’s there with her roommate as characters from the show – NOW TELL ME THAT DOESN’T SOUND AWESOME!!)
The problem that appeared:
- I feel like their romance was the subplot of a subplot, I could not feel the connection and wanted the characters to spend more time together and in the end, I have no attachment for the MCs.
Thanks to NetGalley, The Dial Press and Kate Robb for providing me with the ARC for an honest review! 😊

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was such a cute concept and the fact that I was the queen of watching 2000s tv shows, including Gilmore Girls, Summerland, and more, I knew I had to read it. I hadn’t seen anything like it before either which was another pull for me.

Poor Brynn, newly divorced, wondering how thing needed to this way, turning 30 (which everyone makes out to be a bad thing but really isn’t… why is this such a common theme in the media?) She makes a wish and ends up in her favourite tv show with her roommate as her costar.

I thought this was very cute. I didn’t connect a ton with the characters and found some parts lacking for me and hard to stick with but I liked the overall concept, the writing and the story.

Definitely cute and an easy read!

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb releases on September 3rd, 2024.

This is a DELIGHTFUL binge-worthy read, perfect for a lazy Saturday where you might otherwise curl up for yet another marathon of your favourite comfort show. After a difficult year, Brynn wishes for better as she blows out the candle on a mysterious birthday cake - and the next morning, she and her roommate, Josh, wake up in what seems to be her favourite television show - Carson's Cove. It seems she needs to fix the unresolved love story between the show's main characters, one of whom she's now guest-starring as. But nothing in this reunion episode is quite as bright and shiny as she remembers - and Josh's guest-starring role as the bad boy bartender, Fletcher, has much more appeal.

I'm a sucker for 90s TV and a former Mary Sue-esque fanfiction writer, so this was *right* up my alley. I loved the Easter eggs the author slipped in for not only Dawson's Creek, but also other 90s cornerstones like Buffy and Saved by the Bell. I read this in a single sunny afternoon and I think it's the perfect light romcom for exactly that - don't overthink it, just let it pull you in....much like rewatching an episode of Dawson's Creek.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely loved the concept of this book! Brynne, still reeling from her divorce is trying to navigate her life in the wake of this happily ever after failure. Her roommate, Josh is grieving the loss of his father and feelings of failure at the loss of his dad's bar. On the eve of Brynne's 30th birthday, a mysterious stranger drops off a birthday cake. A wish later, they both wake up *in* Brynne's comfort show, Carson's Cove. I loved seeing Brynne and Josh heal and grow in what has always been a place of comfort and nostalgia to then find their way to each other and out of Carson's Cove.

I really loved this unique concept, it was very Pleasantville + 13 Going on 30 + Dawson's Creek that was all around so much fun.

I was excited about the concept but the execution fell flat for me :(

sped through the first third, which was very fun, excited to get to know our characters more and watch everything unravel. but then those things just didn't really happen in any satisfying way

poor characterization made me less invested in the characters and made their big romantic get-together feel less warranted. also—without getting into the weeds of it all—the internal and external situations/stakes got very muddied in ways that didn’t actually make logical sense. stuff like that drives me up the wall bc I’m shouting at the book like NO LET ME EXPLAIN IT TO YOU which obviously can’t change what’s already been published 😅

it had some fun moments but the second half of the second act dragged and that in addition to flat characters made me less excited about the ending, which I do think was a good one.

if it sounds fun then give it a go but just don’t expect a perfectly smooth ride.

I had heard raving reviews about this one, so I was excited to get it! It just… wasn’t for me, unfortunately. I see the premise and loved that, the execution just didn’t keep me engaged.

If you're a fan of the movie Tenn Beach, you're sure to love this story.

Who hasn't had a favorite series, cartoon, anime or movie that they have dreamed of being a part of, well this is what happens to our dear Brynn, a recently divorced woman who doesn't know what direction to take in her life and ends up sharing a house with Josh.

On her birthday she is suddenly dragged into her favorite TV show and not only her, but also Josh, where they both get to play the roles of the main characters of that show.

Brynn soon discovers that to get out of there, she must guide Slone's story to a good ending, but although it sounds easy, many things are happening along the way, which makes her question whether she wants to return to her reality or stay forever in this fictional world she loves so much.

It's been quite a journey and I must say I've had a great time, I think I'm liking the idea of this type of trope, being able to dive into favorite series or books, I think a dream for many and I'm liking how Kate has handled it. She is still on my radar and I will be reading her again for sure.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb offers a unique blend of romance and fantasy, with a plot that takes a surprising and delightful twist. The story follows a recently divorced woman who suddenly finds herself living within the world of her favorite TV show. What begins as an escapist fantasy soon turns into a journey of love, self-discovery, and a quest for closure—not just in her own life but also in the storylines of the show she adores.

The book starts off a bit slow, with the first few chapters laying down the groundwork for the protagonist's transition into the TV world. However, once the story picks up pace, it becomes increasingly compelling. About halfway through, the narrative really hits its stride, making it hard to put the book down. Kate Robb does a wonderful job of balancing the whimsical elements of the story with deeper emotional moments, ensuring that readers remain invested in the protagonist's journey.

Character development is one of the strengths of this novel. The protagonist's evolution from a heartbroken divorcee to someone who actively shapes her destiny is both believable and inspiring. The supporting characters—many of whom are familiar faces from the TV show within the book—are also well-drawn, adding layers of intrigue and humor to the story.

While the initial pacing might require some patience, Prime Time Romance ultimately rewards readers with a satisfying and heartwarming tale. It's a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping into their favorite TV show and finding both adventure and love along the way.

Overall, I would recommend Prime Time Romance to fans of lighthearted romance with a touch of magic. It's a fun and engaging read that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the last page.

Everybody has wanted to live in their favorite TV show at some point in their life. Brynn gets to experience this exact thing in the story. She thought she had her happy ending with her marriage but now she's almost 30 and single with a roommate (a hot guy, Josh, but not her romantic partner). So she makes a tiny wish and ends up in Carson Cove, the fictional town of her favorite show. She has accidentally brought Josh with her. The twist is she is the lead character, Sloan, and Josh is the town bad boy, Fletch. All Brynn has to do is fix Sloan's life to her happily ever after, and she & Josh can go home. Easy, right? As you've probably figured out, it's not that straight forward. This is well worth reading to see what happens. I highly recommend it!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for advanced copy, and I give my review freely

4/5 stars

Quick Summary: Brynn makes a wish on her birthday and gets sucked into her favorite TV show with her roommate Josh. Follow Brynn and Josh as they navigate and interact with the characters of the TV show.

I loved this book and the storyline. I thought it was unique and it was so fun to watch Brynn and Josh interact with each other. Both characters have great character developments and obstacles that they get through together. (PS I've also become a sucker for the roommate trope). The pacing of the book was good and I enjoyed the budding romance between Josh and Brynn. Overall, I do recommend this book as it was a fun romance to read with some spice sprinkled in there as well.

Thank you Netgalley, Kate Robb and Random House Publishing Group - Random House for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The premise of this was so promising, but I’m not exactly sure what happened with the execution. The beginning started out okay, but it went downhill for me pretty fast.

I didn’t feel any chemistry between the main characters, and I felt just pretty bored most of the book. I was left wanting a lot more from this book.

This novel is too cute! It was everything I wanted it to be. Light and fluffy and I just sunk right in. While it is a little on the long side I still enjoyed it!

Brynn is getting a divorce, her life is messy! On her birthday she makes a wish. She wants to get the happily ever after she always dreamed of.

She wakes up in Sloans bed. The main character in her favorite teen drama. The romance spark doesn't quite hit for me but this book is still worth a read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc

Thank you, Random House and NetGalley, for an advanced copy of Prime Time Romance.

This book started super strong! I was loving it, but then.... it just kind of fell flat. It seemed to drag after the first few chapters. The throwback Easter eggs to the 90s TV shows were great. Probably the best part of the book. It gave me nostalgia where it lacked in depth. If you're looking for a light read, check it out. It's not bad, just not a favorite.

Thank you The Dial Press for my #gifted ARCt and thank you @PRHAudio for the #gifted listening copy of Prime Time Romance! #thedialpress #PRHAudioPartner #PRHAInfluencer #PrimeTimeRomance #katerobb #randomhouse

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4.5★

This book gave off such Dawson’s Creek vibes and I loved it! I’m a sucker for books with magical realism elements and this one was such a sweet rom-com. This was the second book by author Kate Robb and I LOVED her first book, This Spells Love, so I had high expectations for this one, and it delivered. It was such a fun rom-com and I loved the concept of Brynn, main character, waking up in Carson’s Cove, her beloved teenage television show along with her roommate, Josh. This was such a nostalgic read and I would definitely recommend this one!

📺Dual POV
📺Slow Burn
📺Magical Realism
📺Stuck In A TV Show
📺Roommates
📺Forced Proximity

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